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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.64, 341.68 and 105.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.64, 341.68 and 105.99 is: 159.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.64 : 341.68 = 105.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.64/341.68 = 105.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.64x = 341.68 × 105.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.64x = 36,214.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,214.66/227.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.09

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